Chapter 1313:

Still, she didn’t press him. She had noticed how, little by little, he was opening up to her, letting her glimpse parts of himself he usually kept hidden. She would wait. Sooner or later, he’d tell her everything.

When the meal was ready, Jayden placed a plate of spaghetti in front of Elyse.

“The first bite is all yours,” he said.

Elyse raised an eyebrow, amused. “Where did you pick up this strange habit?”

“I read somewhere that offering the first bite shows a man’s love and respect for a woman.” Jayden grinned.

Elyse rolled her eyes, a smirk tugging at her lips. “Do you really think giving me the first bite proves anything? Respect comes from the heart, not from meaningless gestures.”

just a gesture. I mean it—I

for a moment, realizing how clueless he was about showing affection. He had probably searched online for advice,

Her expression softened.

she said,

spaghetti was better than she had expected—delicious,

pushed the plate back

moment was interrupted when Driscoll, disheveled and half-awake,

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here?” he asked, rubbing his eyes. “Sir,

“You were all sleeping so peacefully. I didn’t want to disturb you.” He grinned, glancing at Elyse. “Besides, if I’d woken you, I wouldn’t have had her here

smirked knowingly. It was their moment—one

from several consecutive workdays, Elyse finally relished her well-deserved break. She nestled into her favorite spot at home, a steaming cup of tea in hand, while mindlessly channel-surfing

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